Definitions for exciples

exciples ex·ci·ple

Spelling: [ek-suh-puh l]
IPA: /ˈɛk sə pəl/

Exciples is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 208 anagrams from letters in exciples (ceeilpsx).

Definitions for exciples

noun

  1. (in certain lichens) the rim or outer covering of the apothecium.

Origin of exciples

First recorded in 1865-70; See origin at excipulum

Examples for exciples

A small portion of a section through the exciple of Peltigera canina, showing the plectenchymatous structure.

Word Value for exciples
Scrable

18

Words with friends

21

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